Technical Product Owner

At Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America (MBRDNA), we are committed to delivering world-class automotive technologies that push the boundaries of what is possible. Our teams of highly skilled engineers and designers use cutting-edge software and technology, to enhance the driving experience and reduce environmental impact.

The Product Owner will be responsible for driving the ideation, specification, prioritization, and acceptance of products and features developed by the engineering team supporting the Mercedes me mobile application. This role serves as the local representative for internal stakeholders and end users, ensuring that product decisions reflect business priorities, customer needs, technical feasibility, and the overall connected vehicle experience.

Successful candidates will thrive in an agile environment, maintain a strong focus on customer value, and continuously improve the product through feedback, data, and stakeholder alignment. They will help shape and communicate the product roadmap, refine and prioritize the backlog, resolve dependencies across teams, and collaborate closely with engineering, design, quality, operations, and global counterparts to support successful delivery., * Ownership of Mercedes Mobile product features for North America

• Understanding and advocating customer and stakeholder needs
• Influencing product vision and laying out a roadmap to move towards it
• Detailed project planning and management
• Presenting the product and its status to leadership
• Coordination of development process and teams
• Operational support as needed
• Participating in Scrum meetings such as grooming, planning, review and retrospective
• Breaking down features into workable items
• Actively demonstrating cross-functional collaboration with engineers and stakeholders in Germany and other US locations
• Building a network of project relevant colleagues
• Assisting with recruiting and hiring of team members
• Identifying and gathering required data to make informed decisions
• Mentoring team members
• Occasional travel to Germany and our office in San Jose, CA

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Software/Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience leading mobile application teams with a strong understanding of app delivery processes and deployment pipelines
• Full proficiency in Scrum and Kanban
• Ability to adapt processes to stakeholder needs and introduce major improvements to the process
• Strong communication skills
• Pro-active working style and mindset to drive innovation
• Experience with agile organizations and international teams

Preferred Qualification:

• Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) Certification
• Experience with development and business processes within a large organization

Pulled from the full job description

• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

• Dental insurance, This position may involve access to export-controlled technology, hardware, or software under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 C.F.R. Parts 730-774 and possibly technical data, defense articles and defense services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. Parts 120-130. As such, Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America may be required to obtain an export license or authorization in accordance with United States law. Why should you apply? Here at MBRDNA, you create digital ecosystems around cars, you design a language between humans and machines, you make a car even more intelligent - you make the new reality for cars. MBRDNA was honored as one of the “Best Places to Work” by BuiltIn in January 2024, a testament to our commitment to creating an exceptional work environment. At each of our offices, we foster a culture of collaboration and continuous learning, ensuring every team member can thrive and innovate. Benefits for Full-Time* Employees Include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families

• 401(k) with employer match

• Up to 15 company-paid holidays

• Paid time off (flexible time off for salaried employees), sick time, and parental leave

• Tuition assistance program

• Wellness/Fitness reimbursement programs

• Internships & Contractors excluded from Full-Time Employee benefits